Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Walkthrough & Strategy Guide

Published: Jan 7, 2005

Weapons/Tools

Skill WeaponsThis set of weapons factor into your overall
Weapons Skill score, and each category is also tracked on the Stats: Weapons
screen. As your proficiency in each increases, you will start gaining accuracy
and the ability to use the weapons in new and exciting ways.

Weapon

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AK47The signature chatter of the AK spells doom
and defeat for any enemy stupid enough to walk into your sights.
Brandishing an AK gives you an immediate edge in battle, so seek it out
early and often.

Combat ShotgunOh hell yeah. This puppy has serious stopping
power--and rapid fire to boot. Not to be messed with, it's one of the best
weapons in the game.

Desert Eagle A
bit more powerful handgun, this is the one from Snatch . Pick it up and give it a tug... it's got
a satisfying pop. Definitely a better gun than the regular Pistol.

M4Another great machine gun, this one is
crucial for group situations when you need to switch targets quickly.

Mini SMGThese things are great all-purpose weapons,
simply because they chew through so many bullets so quickly. Take these
into any gang war and you won't be disappointed.

PistolThe standard pistol. Squeeze once to let off
a round, or hold the trigger to hear the pop-pop-pop. This is a decent
weapon, but if you can get your hands on something a little more auto, by
all means, do it.

Sawn-Off Shotgun A little more compact and a little more menacing than
the regular shotgun, this weapon will blow its targets into bloody mist.
An Ammu-Nation exclusive, you can't find this one dropped by anyone in the
game.

Shotgun As always, the
Shotgun is one of the most enticing weapons in the game, primarily because
it does so very much damage at close range.

Silenced PistolLike the above pistol, but this one can be
used in stealth-style missions to kill victims without making a huge
racket. If you don't want someone in the next room to hear fire and come
running, this is the weapon for you.

Tec 9A nice machine pistol, the Tec 9 rips through
a lot of meat in a hurry. Equip it in large group situations where
you can cycle through and kill targets rapidly.

Melee WeaponsUse
these to get up close and personal. Bludgeon, slice and otherwise mash your
target into a bloody pulp.

Weapon

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BatA trusty Louisville Slugger is a pretty
decent weapon if you can get in close. Lock on and bam! Instant De
Niro.

Billy ClubA cop's weapon of choice, the billy club is
easy to swing, and does lots of damage in close. Too bad gaining one
usually comes with a built-in warning level.

Brass KnucklesStrap some of these to your meathooks to make
your already deadly right cross that much meaner.

ChainsawA devastating weapon, the Chainsaw allows you
to go all Leatherface on your foes.

DildoYeah... you read that right. You can
wield a prosthetic johnson as a deadly weapon. Anyone who has seen Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels will
relate.

KatanaThis samurai sword is another fun in-close
weapon. Slash and slice your way to bloody revenge.

Pool CueA bar fight just wouldn't be the same without
a pool cue broken over someone's back. Pretend it's Road House and go nuts.

ShovelBefore you dig someone's grave, make them
grave-worthy with this weapon.

Other WeaponsThese specialty weapons pack a lot of firepower.

Weapon

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BazookaLike the Rocket Launcher, this puppy fires a
missile. Lock on to your target and blast for some serious pyrotechnics.

FlamethrowerChestnuts roasting by the open fire... The
Flamethrower continues to be a great weapon, as it is in most games. The
best part about it is that it keeps hurting a target even after you're
done shooting.

Rocket LauncherAs you'd expect, this sucker can take down
practically anything, including aircraft.

Sniper RifleTarget and zoom for some nice long range
shooting. When you absolutely don't want to get dirty, this is the rifle
for you.

ExplosivesThese
explosive weapons are all pretty handy for taking out groups and causing general
mayhem.

Weapon

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GrenadesThe longer you hold the throw button, the
further the grenades will go. Take into account the grenade's trajectory
when placing your throw. Make sure you don't toss a grenade and run into
that area, because that's plain silly.

Molotov CocktailLike the Flame Thrower, the added benefit of
the Molotov is that it inflicts fire damage on its target.

Plastic ExplosivePlace a plastic explosive by pressing the
fire button. Detonate by targeting and pressing the fire button again.
BOOM!